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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,994.49, 1,377,245.57 and 568,276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,994.49, 1,377,245.57 and 568,276.35 is: 784,228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,994.49 : 1,377,245.57 = 568,276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,994.49/1,377,245.57 = 568,276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,994.49x = 1,377,245.57 × 568,276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,994.49x = 782,656,082,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,656,082,731.89/997,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,228.86

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